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Scott Mahoney is a partner in the firm's Las Vegas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer who defends harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other cases. He also advises employers regarding employee handbooks, policies and procedures, terminations, employment contracts and responses to administrative agency complaints, with special emphasis in the hospitality and gaming industries. Prior to joining the firm, Scott was Vice-President and Counsel for Park Place Ent...

Kristen E. Simmons is a founding member of Simmons Freeman LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada and practices in the areas of estate, business and asset protection planning. She is honored to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Trusts and Estates and Tax Law. Ms. Simmons is certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Plann...

Nathanael Rulis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Cannabis Law and Commercial Litigation. Nathanael practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Nathanael Rulis since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nathanael Rulis is held by other lawyers.

Melissa is a Member in the firm’s Real Estate Department and practices in the areas of privilege licensing, business transactions and real estate transactions. She assists with licensing and regulatory compliance for businesses with liquor, marijuana, gaming and other privilege licenses. Melissa also provides counsel in real estate matters including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development and financing of real estate in Nevada. Melissa has extensive experience with Nevada LLC...

Brian Steadman is a member of the firm’s management committee and focuses his practice in the areas of tax planning, estate planning, business planning and asset protection. Brian has extensive experience in assisting clients with all areas of tax, estate and charitable planning, including: Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Decanting, Gift Trusts for Children and Grandchildren, Generation-Skipping Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Pers...

Nevada native with extensive experience in the private and public sectors. Transactional and land use attorney with an expertise in the lifecycle of development projects. Able to lead all aspects of real estate deals, from acquisition and financing to entitlement. A Las Vegas native, Jamie Thalgott understands Nevada’s political climate and highly regulated gaming industry and their effect on complex land use and real estate transactions. Her practice focuses on providing counsel to hig...

Accomplished IP attorney with concentrated focus in strategic brand management in the U.S. and abroad. Niche expertise in advertising compliance strategies and promotional sweepstakes and contests. Proactive trademark portfolio management including clearance, registration, protection and enforcement. A proactive strategist, Lindsey Williams advises clients in acquiring, protecting and enforcing intellectual property assets including trademarks, domain names, copyrights and rights of publicity...

Doreen Spears Hartwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Doreen Spears practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Doreen Spears Hartwell since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Doreen Spears Hartwell is held by other lawyers.

Kendra Follett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Kendra practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Kendra Follett since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kendra Follett is held by other lawyers.

Erica L. Okerberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Gaming Law. Erica L. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Erica L. Okerberg since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erica L. Okerberg is held by other lawyers.